Stories for 21 October 2007

The Northern Echo News

Hundreds visit steam engine convention

HUNDREDS of people supporting the construction of the first new mainline steam engine in Britain for almost 50 years were in Darlington this weekend.   more...

Smarties production to move to Germany

PRODUCTION of Smarties is to be moved to Germany from York, where the sweets have been made for 70 years.   more...

Second man dies in quad bike accident

A SECOND man has died in a quad bike accident.   more...

Investment hopes for town

Investment in a North-East town could come from as far afield as Cornwall despite it recently being voted the worst place to live in Britain.   more...

Floral tributes to young Hartlepool player

FLOWERS have been laid in tribute to promising young Hartlepool footballer Michael Maidens following his death in a car crash.   more...

Man dies in quad bike accident

A MAN has died after losing control of a quad bike.   more...